Try the link below for some good information on stains. There are lots of other great tips on this site, too.

: Has anybody tried to use wood dyes on the strips before gluing? i have been
: pondering building my next boat with a number of colored strips, but am
: concerned with epoxy delamination and dye penetration. (I don't want to
: sand and find out the time spent with dye was fruitless) if this is a bad
: option, has anyone used colorations in epoxy/varnish?

: wny help would be great

: Thanks

: Seth Winner